YEARLY HIGH
0.4300 BRL
YEARLY LOW
0.3903 BRL
YEARLY AVERAGE
0.4087 BRL

2017 SBD to BRL Performance & Market Timing Review

Analysis of key historical highlights and timing insights for 2017

During 2017, the SBD to BRL exchange rate experienced significant fluctuation. The market reached its absolute peak on December 22, valuing the pair at 0.4300. Conversely, the yearly low was recorded on May 16, dropping to 0.3903.

This high-to-low spread represents a total annual volatility of 0.0396 BRL. From a start-to-finish perspective, comparing the January average rate of 0.4069 to the December average rate of 0.4241, the exchange rate registered a net change of 4.23% (reflecting a strengthening trend).

Looking at year-over-year peak valuations, the 2017 high of 0.4300 was down 14.64% compared to the 2016 peak of 0.5037, indicating shifts in long-term support levels.

Transfer Payout Power Comparison

Comparing the value generated converting 5,000 SBD based on timing:

Yearly Peak High 2,150 BRL
2016 Average 2,202 BRL
Yearly Trough Low 1,952 BRL
Transaction Impact: A difference of 198.07 BRL purely based on transaction execution date.

Trend Visualization

Monthly average fluctuations over the course of 2017.

0.4266
0.3966
JanuMarcMayJulySeptNove

SBD to BRL Seasonal Trends & Volatility Analysis

A structured review of seasonal halves, trading extremes, consecutive streaks, and historical baselines.

Seasonal Halves (H1 vs H2)

Seasonal

The average exchange rate in the first half of the year (H1: Jan–Jun) was 0.4058, compared to 0.4115 in the second half (H2: Jul–Dec). This shows that the rate was stronger in the second half (Jul–Dec) by a margin of 0.0057 points.

H1 Avg (Jan–Jun) 0.4058
H2 Avg (Jul–Dec) 0.4115

Volatility Range Comparison

Volatility

The most volatile month in 2017 was May, with a trading range of 0.0379 BRL (High: 0.4282 / Low: 0.3903). On the other end, August was the most stable month, with a tight range of 0.0086 BRL (High: 0.4122 / Low: 0.4036).

May Spread (Volatile) ±0.0379
August Spread (Stable) ±0.0086

Growth Streaks & Declines

Trends

Between September and December, the exchange rate recorded its longest consecutive growth streak of the year, climbing for 3 straight months. Conversely, the sharpest month-over-month decline occurred between June and July, when the average rate fell by 0.0092 points.

Longest Streak 3 Mo.
Sharpest MoM Drop -0.0092

Same-Month Historical Baseline

YoY Baseline

Comparing the current year's strongest month average (December 2017: 0.4241) against the same month in 2016 (average: 0.4253), the exchange rate shifted by -0.0012 (-0.29%).

2017 Avg (December) 0.4241
2016 Avg (December) 0.4253

Monthly Breakdown

Statistical summary for each calendar month.

Month High Low Average
January 0.4137 0.4004 0.4069
February 0.4034 0.3932 0.3991
March 0.4093 0.3958 0.4020
April 0.4059 0.3957 0.4018
May 0.4282 0.3903 0.4069
June 0.4253 0.4106 0.4184
July 0.4206 0.4000 0.4091
August 0.4122 0.4036 0.4073
September 0.4111 0.3973 0.4033
October 0.4214 0.3996 0.4084
November 0.4252 0.4071 0.4169
December 0.4300 0.4151 0.4241